Pankaj119. Shell
Headquarters: Houston, Texas, USA
Bought By: Royal Dutch Shell plc
Headquarters: The Hague, Netherlands
When American consumers pull up to a Shell gas station, they’re greeted with the iconic yellow and red shell logo, a staple on roadsides across the nation. However, this major player in the oil and gas industry, officially named Royal Dutch Shell, has roots that cross the Atlantic.
Founded in 1907 through the merger of Royal Dutch Petroleum Company (based in the Netherlands) and Shell Transport and Trading Company (based in the UK), Shell’s dual heritage is a tale of globalization. The company’s significant presence in the U.S. energy market might give it a domestic feel, but its origins are distinctly European.